SAFE ENVIRONMENT

Archdiocese of Chicago Compliance Requirements

All parish volunteers who have any contact with children through their ministry/ministries or who perform a ministry where children may be present must conform to the policies set forth by the Archdiocese of Chicago's Office for Protecting Children and Youth.

These policies require that volunteers complete an Illinois Child Abuse & Neglect Tracking System Form, read and sign the Archdiocesan Code of Conduct Form, and complete a Virtus Training Workshop and the Mandated Reporter Training.

Compliance Guidelines (English | Español | Polski) have been created outlining what is required of school and parish employees, school and parish volunteers, priests, deacons, seminarians, and pastoral center employees.

Online Criminal Background ScreeningComplete an eApps online criminal background check application before being assigned as a volunteer. The applicant cannot begin service until the background check approval has been received.

Complete ALL eApps information. Do not leave any section blank or incomplete.